Embracing Dark Skin in Indonesian Entertainment & The Role of Media In Social Progress ft. Ario Bayu
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Ario Bayu is an Indonesian actor, model and producer. He is known for his versatile performances across film, television, and stage. Ario moved to New Zealand at a young age, where he completed his studies before returning to Indonesia to pursue a career in acting. Ario gained widespread recognition for his performances in various works including the Netflix series 'Gadis Kretek,' and the biopic Soekarno. Beyond films, Ario has also worked on stage productions and television series, contributing to his reputation as one of the leading actors of his generation in Indonesia.
Timestamps (Skip to 30:20 if you'd like to continue the full version on NOICE):
00:00 — Growing up in New Zealand, ethnic background, being the black sheep of the family, being dark skinned, Indonesian entertainment on the international stage
39:51 — The pretentiousness of art, and what's hard about catering to an Indonesian market
49:18 — Diversity in Indonesian entertainment, the role of media and entertainment in pushing for social progress
01:04:22 — Gadis Kretek & morality in films
01:10:00 — Bantering about being bye-lingual
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